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WP52 XMD

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 XMD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,780 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,553 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Internal (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 73,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Internal (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly cracked, but no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,393 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,268 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,713 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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WP52 XMD is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP52 XMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP52 XMD registered?

WP52 XMD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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